Award

Ultrasounds for Theatres

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Feb 2026 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Ultrasounds for Theatres," initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage on 9 February 2026. This contract involves the supply of ultrasound scanners under the industry category of medical equipment and is valued at £68,701.25. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting durable supply within South West England, with goods scheduled for delivery from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract documents were published on 13 February 2026, offering transparency to the involved parties.

This procurement offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, especially those capable of fulfilling framework agreements with healthcare institutions. The award to FUJIFILM SONOSITE LTD, an SME, underscores the potential for small and medium enterprises to engage in similar contracts, despite this tender not focusing on SME or VCSE suitability. Businesses with expertise in ultrasound technology and established ties with the NHS could find growth opportunities in subsequent tenders or similar capital replacement projects aiming to enhance healthcare service capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultrasounds for Theatres

Notice Description

Replacement ultrasounds for Theatres through capital replacement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-531ae8e5-41d4-4333-a375-f461d871372f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168b94ed-d3cb-403a-85cd-7fe98b1cf93f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,701 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,701 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJIFILM SONOSITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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